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$4 for 4-H: Help Turn North Carolina Green

Published - September 28, 2026 Read
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Lake James Clean Up Fall 2026

Published - August 26, 2025 Read
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Cover Crops Your Way Workshop

Published - September 30, 2026 Read

News From McDowell County Center

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Mastering the Digital Age: Free Workshops

Published - September 30, 2026

Amy Stevens & Cindy Sierra of McDowell Access to Care & Health
Navigating Your Health Care Choices This Fall

Published - September 30, 2026

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Cooler Weather Means It's Chili Time

Published - September 30, 2026

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Boost Your Health with These Fall Foods

Published - September 28, 2026

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Backyard Composting Basics October 2026

Published - September 28, 2026

Cattle Grazing on Lush Green Grass in a Pasture Behind a Temporary Fence.
Preparing Pastures for Fall While Managing Input Costs

Published - September 17, 2026

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McDowell 4-Hers Compete in West Region Shooting Tournament

Published - August 27, 2026

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Healthy Aging: Food Preservation Program

Published - August 26, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Lake James Clean Up Saturday | Oct 03 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM Address: 6514 Lake James Rd, Marion, NC 28752
National 4-H Week Sun Oct 04 — Sat Oct 10
WBRM 1250 AM & 103.9 FM Radio Program Tuesday | Oct 06 | 8:30 AM — 9:00 AM Tune in to WBRM 1250 AM & 103.9 FM
McDowell County Honeybees Thursday | Oct 08 | 6:30 PM — 9:00 PM McDowell County Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Rd, Marion, NC 28752, USA
Tech Time with Molly Tuesday | Oct 13 | 3:00 PM — 5:00 PM McDowell County Public Library, 90 W Court St, Marion, NC 28752, USA
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News From NC State Extension

Forest scence broken up into 3 panes.
Preserve, Plan, and Prosper

Published - October 2, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Items to select on Plants.ces.ncsu.edu to identify low maintenance plants
"Low Maintenance" Plant?

Published - October 2, 2026

From: Gardening
The NC State Extension logo alongside the dates of the Introductory Horse Judging Short Course (November 21-22, 2026) and a picture of a lady judging a horse in a halter class.
NCSU Introductory Horse Judging Short Course

Published - October 1, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
Image of Valery Miller and her dog.
Welcome to the team, Valery Miller!

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Man wearing glasses and a gray polo with a lapel mic speaks outdoors, appearing thoughtful against a sunny, leafy background.
Fall 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - September 22, 2026

From: TurfFiles
People seated around folding tables in a garage-style room for a meeting.
East Coast Exhibition Livestock Contest

Published - September 18, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Bags of cool-season turfgrases
Seeding Cool-Season Grasses in NC

Published - September 14, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Photo of Dr. Art Bruneau and his daughter
Art Bruneau FUNdraiser Tournament 2026

Published - September 10, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Left - Springhouse Farm Farmstand before Hurricane Helene. Right - the newly built farmstand at Springhouse Farm
*New Resource* So, Do You Want to Start a Farm Stand?

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Local Food
A group of youth with their 2025 recreational riding rewards awards in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
Recreational Riding Rewards Recognition

Published - September 9, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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